SMCC Camp Counselor

JOB DESCRIPTION FORM:

Position Title: SMCC Camp Counselor

• Reports to: Camp Director

Date Prepared: January 2026 Department: SMCC

Pastor/Executive Pastor Approval:

Basic Purpose Summarize the highlights of the position in terms of basic purpose and what it is supposed to accomplish.

• Create a welcoming and inviting summer camp environment for children of all backgrounds, building positive and respectful relationships with the campers, and modeling the love of Christ with fellow counselors and campers.

Key Role List the Key Roles of the position that support the basic purpose

• Provide encouragement, guidance and emotional support to campers
• Support campers in developing social skills and peer relationships
• Help maintain clean organized activity and camp space

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a few key metrics

APPLICABLE TO THE JOB which best describe its size and effect on the business (i.e. Operating Budget, Income)

• Prepare materials and set up activities ahead of time when needed
• Lead and participate in daily camp activities
• Follow daily schedule and assist with transitions
• Always supervise campers
• Communicate effectively with fellow counselors and camp directors
• Report injuries, incidents, or concerns,

Other Responsibilities

• Help chaperone children during off-campus field trips
• Help facilitate the check-in/drop-off period in the morning and the pick-up time in the afternoon

Skills, Knowledge, and Other Success Factors List skills and knowledge required to perform the job effectively (i.e., Excel, Powerpoint, functional policy knowledge). Describe any other important aspects of this position

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Creative Thinker
• Strong teambuilding skills
• Leadership Skills
• Behavior management skills
• Leadership & Behavioral Qualities and Expectations

List behaviors, leadership competencies and expectations required to perform effectively in this job.

• Professing Christian and involved in a local church
• Supportive of the church mission
• Compassionate
• Problem solver
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to recognize themselves as leaders both on and off the stage
• Self-motivated

Education & Experience:

What type and level of training, experience and/or certifications are required to perform this job

• Completed 11th grade or higher (preferred)
• Experience in working with Children (Kindergarten through Fifth Grade) such as Bible Study, teaching, etc. (preferred but not required)

Location Jacksonville, Florida Department SMCC Arts & Education Employment Type Part-Time - Exempt Minimum Experience Entry-level